Windows isn't better, at least not in certain important ways (like reliability, responsiveness etc). I've got no problem admitting that in terms of overall finesse, Windows and PCs lag behind the Mac world. However, in the PC environment, if you require something, no matter how specific or outlandish in terms of hardware or software, the chances are high that you can get it. In the Apple world, you have to wait and see if your mighty overlord thinks you need it, and regardless of how useful your demanded feature may be, it must also pass the "coolness" test with at least a rating of forty-Mega-Fonzies.
Sure, a PC can quickly become a Frankenstein's monster of parts and software tied together, but if you have a little skill you can make it all work together and have BSODs become an annual, rather than daily event. Simplicity is fine, but by serendipity humans can handle complexity. They can handle two-button mice and keyboards with F-keys and numpads, and eat solid foods. It almost seems patronising, that the designer of the computer thinks you're just too dumb to hand extras. They should double the size of the "mighty" mouse while they're at it, so I don't accidentally choke on it when I shove it in my mouth.
To me, a computer is primarily a tool to be used. By itself, it doesn't show others how cool or great I am; rather, it is what I do with it that demonstrates my skill. I'm not saying aesthetics are a bad thing, but an obsession with them is. If anything, I hold more value in reliability, robustness, practicality and ergonomics. You wouldn't hire a plumber just because he had a set of gold-plated wrenches in his toolbox.
